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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.67, 16,007.79 and 2,882.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.67, 16,007.79 and 2,882.09 is: 4,322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.67 : 16,007.79 = 2,882.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.67/16,007.79 = 2,882.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.67x = 16,007.79 × 2,882.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.67x = 46,135,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,135,891.48/10,672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.81

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